College of Education

Program Details | Graduate Teacher Education

Total creditsEstimated resident costEstimated Washington border costEstimated non-resident cost
1-year program - 66$34,976$38,206$52,310
2-year program - 66$38,757$42,135$54,936

Program cost estimates are based on 2024/25 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs.

Financial aid and scholarship options may be available to offset program costs. Visit COE Scholarships for specific details on how to qualify and apply.

GTEP Program of Study

The program consists of 45 credits of academic coursework along with 21 credits of work in schools while student teaching. The program may be completed over one or two years.

GTEP 1-Year Program
CourseCR #
Summer
ITP 512 Learning and the Learner3
ITP 514 Educating for Equity and Social Justice3
ITP 551 Research and Classroom Inquiry2
ITP 515 Foundations of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practice3
ITP 519 Inclusive Secondary Classrooms3
ITP 516 or 517 Engaging Adolescent Learners (middle or high school focus)3
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience1
Total credits18
Fall
ITP 551 Research and Classroom Inquiry1
ITP 511 Classroom Management for Student Success3
ITP 513 Technology as a Tool for Learning3
ITP 520 Literacy in the Disciplines3
ITP Methods course in your subject area4
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience2
Total credits16
Winter
ITP 551 Research and Classroom Inquiry1
ITP 518 Assessment for Learning2
ITP 529 Professional Seminar1
ITP Methods course in your subject area4
ITP 530/532 Student Teaching I8
Total credits16
Spring
ITP 551 Research and Classroom Inquiry1
ITP Methods course in your subject area2
ITP 531/533 Student Teaching II13
Total credits16

 

GTEP 2-Year Program
CourseCR #
Summer I
ITP 514 Educating for Equity and Social Justice3
ITP 512 Learning and the Learner3
Total credits6
Fall I
ITP 513: Technology as a Tool for Learning3
ITP 515: Foundations for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practice
+ Practicum (1 hour per week/2 hours every two weeks) 		3
Total credits6
Winter I
ITP 520: Literacies Across the Disciplines3
ITP 551: Research & Classroom Inquiry
+ Practicum (1 hour per week/2 hours every two weeks) 		2
Total credits5
Spring I
ITP 509: Initial Field Experience
+ Practicum (1 hour per week/2 hours every two weeks) 		1
ED 519: Inclusive Secondary Classrooms3
ITP 551: Research & Classroom Inquiry1
Total credits5
Summer II
ITP 516/517: Engaging (Young) Adolescent Learners
NOTE: This is a T/Th course 		3
ITP 509 Initial Field Experience1
ITP 551: Research & Classroom Inquiry1
Total credits5
Fall II
ITP 511: Classroom Management for Student Success3
ITP 509: Initial Field Experience + 14 hours per week in placement1
Methods  – in your content area4
Total credits8
Winter II
ITP 518: Assessment for Learning2
Methods  – in your content area4
ITP 529: Professional Seminar
+ Student Teaching I + 20 hours per week in placement		9
Total credits15
Spring II
ITP 551: Research & Classroom Inquiry1
Methods – in your content area
+ Student Teaching II + full time in placement		15
Total credits16

Course descriptions

For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.

GTEP Financial Aid

For details about federal financial aid, contact:
Financial Aid Office
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Lobby
724 SW Harrison
503-725-3461

Student Finance offers brief appointments with their counselors on a walk-in basis.

TEACH Grant Program

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who will teach in a high-need field in a qualifying school for a designated time. Current high-need fields (in schools that serve low-income students) include:

  • Bilingual Education and English Language Acquisition
  • Foreign Language
  • Special Education
  • Mathematics
  • Science

Scholarships

For a list of scholarships and awards offered to students in our Teacher Education programs please refer to the COE scholarship website.

For a list of scholarships available outside of the College of Education please refer to the PSU Financial Aid Office.

The Graduate School has compiled a comprehensive overview of resources for graduate students at PSU. Please refer to the Graduate School for more information about financing your graduate education including applying for graduate assistantships, scholarships, loans, and student employment.

Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Cancellation

f you complete five consecutive years of qualifying teacher service, you may receive loan forgiveness up to varying amounts dependent on which criteria you meet:

GTEP Field Experience

An important part of learning to teach takes place in schools and classrooms throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Teacher candidates in the one-year GTEP are involved in field experiences throughout the K-12 public school year. Teacher candidates in the two-year program are involved in field experiences in the K-12 public schools during the second year of the program.

During the GTEP program teacher candidates complete three field experiences:

  • Initial Field Experience: practicum (late Summer and Fall terms)
  • Student Teaching I: half-time student teaching (Winter term)
  • Student Teaching II: full-time student teaching (Spring term)
  • Field placements are identified and confirmed through the Field Placement Office in the College of Education. Detailed information about field placements are sent along with letters of Admission to the program.

Program completion

Once you’ve completed your program, you’ll need to apply for both your teaching license and degree (Masters of Education).